Austin Peay State University has chosen Teamworks General Manager (GM), a centralized platform that unifies roster management, budgets, contracts, and payments, to prepare for the revenue share era of collegiate athletics. With this strategic investment, Austin Peay establishes itself as an FCS technology leader, becoming the ninth program at this level to implement the comprehensive General Manager solution.
Innovation at Every Level
Austin Peay continues to demonstrate that championship-level operations and innovation happen at all levels of collegiate athletics. The Governors have already been successfully utilizing a comprehensive suite of Teamworks solutions, including Compliance and Recruiting, Inventory Management, Hub, Academics, and Influencer. The addition of General Manager brings these systems together under one roof, providing Austin Peay with sophisticated capabilities that enhance their already strong operational foundation.
“As we enter a new era of college athletics—one that includes revenue sharing and increased operational complexity—it’s critical that we remain forward-thinking,” said Gerald Harrison, Vice President and Director of Athletics at APSU. “By partnering with Teamworks and implementing the General Manager platform, Austin Peay Athletics is investing in the infrastructure needed to support our coaches, staff, and student-athletes at the highest level. This move is another step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and student-athlete support and aligns with our Total Gov Concept—ensuring we’re not just competing, but leading in how we manage the modern athletics experience.”
As part of the broader Teamworks Operating System for Sports™, General Manager integrates seamlessly with the existing Teamworks Hub, automatically syncing all roster and athlete data across platforms. This automation streamlines processes and ensures the Governors can operate with exceptional efficiency, allowing staff to focus more on strategic initiatives and student-athlete development.
Setting the FCS Standard
Teamworks General Manager provides Austin Peay with advanced capabilities such as scenario-based roster simulations, customizable player tags, secure athlete payment processing, and integrated budgeting tools. These features enable the Governors to strategically plan and execute across all aspects of their athletic operations with precision and insight.
“Austin Peay’s adoption of General Manager showcases how innovation is thriving across all levels of collegiate athletics,” said Wes French, General Manager of Teamworks Personnel. “The Governors are setting a new standard for operational excellence in the FCS, demonstrating that cutting-edge technology enhances programs regardless of classification. We’re excited to expand our partnership with Austin Peay as they continue to lead the way in their conference.”
Positioning for the Future
By implementing Teamworks General Manager, Austin Peay positions itself at the forefront of FCS programs embracing technological innovation. The Governors are creating a model for how strategic technology investments can enhance recruiting, student-athlete experience, and competitive success at every level of collegiate competition.
Teamworks General Manager is trusted by every conference, at every level, empowering programs with data-driven automation and strategic planning to get ready for revenue sharing.
For Austin Peay, this expanded partnership represents a commitment to excellence and innovation—building on their tradition of finding creative ways to elevate their programs and create exceptional experiences for student-athletes.
For more information about Teamworks General Manager, visit https://teamworks.com/general-manager/.